© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
2 Schillings
1640 year| Silver | 1.75 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | City of Stade (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free city |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1640 |
| Value | 2 Schillings (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.75 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#242314 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
3-line central inscription with denomination.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONET(A). NOVA. ARGENTEA.
XVI / E. REIS / DAL.
Interesting fact
The 2 Schillings 1640 coin from the City of Stade (German States) is interesting because it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Europe. The Thirty Years War had just ended in 1648, and the Holy Roman Empire was in the process of dissolving. The City of Stade, located in what is now Lower Saxony, Germany, was an important trading center and member of the Hanseatic League, a powerful mercantile and cultural organization that spanned across Northern Europe. The coin's silver content and intricate design reflect the city's wealth and influence during this time period.
